The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Athletics Campaign Sets Public Launch, Committee Announced
8/6/2015 12:00:00 AM | General
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The UAB Athletics Campaign will publicly launch on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. UAB fans and Blazer Boosters are invited to join fellow UAB alumni, students, faculty, staff, and fans at the UAB Alumni House (1301 10th Avenue South) to celebrate this special campaign event with doors opening at 4:00 p.m.
UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram recently announced that rifle will resume competing with the upcoming 2015-16 season as a mixed rifle squad with coed participation, bowling will return to competition during the 2016-17 academic year, and football will resume competition in the 2017 season at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level.
"The outpouring of support shown by donors, alumni and countless fans who are investing in these programs has been overwhelming," Ingram said. "We must capitalize on this exceptional opportunity within our community and give UAB student-athletes every opportunity to compete for championships while earning a degree from this outstanding institution."
Hatton Smith, Emeritus CEO of Royal Cup Coffee and Tea, has partnered with Blazer Boosters to assemble the UAB Athletics Campaign Committee comprised of community leaders. Smith has been appointed the committee chair to raise additional funds, with an emphasis on athletics facilities.
As UAB Athletics moves forward with its Campaign, Blazer Boosters encourages fans and donors to maintain their enthusiasm and join the effort by investing the resources necessary for the continued growth of UAB Athletics.Many outstanding business leaders have come forward to support the campaign and volunteer their time to serve on the UAB Athletics Campaign Committee.
The UAB Athletics Campaign Committee is as follows:
Hatton C V Smith (Chair), CEO Emeritus, Royal Cup, Inc.
Adam S. Cohen, Partner, Cityscape Development Group
Alicia Huey, President, AGH Homes, Inc.
Brian H. Bucher, Regional President, PNC Bank
Brian Hilson, President and CEO, Birmingham Business Alliance
Brooks Harris, Co-President, Harris Doyle Homes
C. Phillip McWane, Chairman, McWane, Inc.
Charles A. Collat Sr., Chairman Emeritus, Mayer Electric Supply Company, Inc.
Charles E. Nowlin, Founder, Nowlin & Associates, Inc.
Charlie Tickle, Chairman and CEO, Daniel Corporation
Danny McKinney, CEO, McKinney Capital
David L. Faulkner Jr., State Representative and Partner, Christian and Small
David L. Silverstein, Principal, Bayer Properties, LLC
Donald M. Hire Jr., Retired President, Armstrong Relocation Company
Garrett McNeil, CEO, JGM Development Company, LLC
Giles G. Perkins, Partner, Adams and Reese LLC
H. Craft O'Neal, Chairman and CEO, O'Neal Industries
Harold W. Ripps, CEO/General Partner, Rime Capital Account, Inc.
Izell Reese, Executive Vice President, NCSA Athletic Recruiting
J. Richard Cashio, Owner and President, Total Alloy Steel Service Company
James J. Filler, Retired President and Treasurer, Jefferson Iron and Metal Co
James C. Lee III, Chairman and CEO, Buffalo Rock Company
James Spann, Chief Meteorologist, ABC 33/40
James T. McManus II, Chairman and CEO, Energen Corporation
The Honorable James T. Waggoner, Alabama State Senator
Joel T. Welker, President and Publisher, Birmingham Business Journal
John J. McMahon, Jr., Chairman, Ligon Industries, LLC
Joseph L. McGee, President and CEO, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
Justin R. Craft, President, Nowlin & Associates, Inc.
Leigh V. Collier, Regional President, Wells Fargo Bank
Lenora W. Pate, Shareholder, Sirote & Permutt, P.C.
M. Don Logan, Co-Owner, B.A.S.S., LLC
M. James Gorrie, President and CEO, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
M. Miller Gorrie, Chairman of the Board, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Merrill H. Stewart, Jr., President and Founder, Stewart/Perry Construction
Michael F. Pizitz, President, Pizitz Management Group
Michael D. Thompson, President and CEO, Thompson Tractor Co., Inc.
Miles M. Cunningham, CEO, Precision Grinding, Inc.
Nelson S. Bean, President and CEO, First Commercial Bank
R. Lee Smith, Jr., Executive Vice President, BBVA Compass Bank
Richard Murray, IV, President and CEO, National Bank of Commerce
Robert A. Simon, President, Corporate Realty Associates Inc.
Robert P. MacKenzie, III, Partner, Starnes Davis Florie, LLP
Steve DeMedicis, President, Red Mountain Technologies
Thomas H. Brigham, Jr., Chairman, ARC Realty, LLC
Thomas R. Cosby, Fundraising Consultant, Birmingham Landmarks
T. Michael Goodrich, Chairman, Timberline Holdings LLC
T. Michael Goodrich, II, Principal, First Avenue Ventures, LLC
W. Lee Thuston, Managing Partner, Burr & Forman
W. Stancil Starnes, Chairman and CEO, ProAssurance Corporation
Walter Howlett, Jr., Chairman and CEO, A.G. Gaston Enterprises
William B. Morton, Jr. President and CEO, Robins & Morton
William E. Horton, Regional President, Regions Bank
William R. Ireland Jr., Executive Vice President, National Bank of Commerce
"I am thrilled to announce such a strong committee and truly believe that together, we will position UAB Football for competitive excellence," said Smith. "These community leaders understand facility upgrades are essential, and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with UAB Athletics to build programs that generate proud moments for both UAB and Birmingham. Everyone has a role to play, and your participation is important!"
Blazer Boosters will be sending updates on a monthly basis to provide fundraising progress during the UAB Athletics Campaign.
Click here to make a pledge specific to the Football, Bowling & Rifle Support Fund or Football Facility Fund. Pledges can be fulfilled over a five-year period and are counted separately from Blazer Booster annual donations made to maintain ticket and parking benefits. Learn about giving opportunities online at blazerboosters.com or call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 for more information.
